The Grand Opening of the Rafael Rivera Opportunity Center celebrates the opening of a vital new economic resource for connecting Working Families with Jobs, Education and Opportunity. Las Vegas, NV—28, September, 2012 The Latin Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation invites the Las Vegas community to the Grand Opening Rafael Rivera Opportunity Center located at 2900 E. Stewart, Las Vegas, NV 89101, on­ Tuesday October 30, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A ribbon cutting will take place at 10:45 a.m. to celebrate the launch of the new center. Serving the underserved Hispanic and low income communities of Las Vegas and surrounding areas, the Rafael Rivera Center is delivering much needed resources to large segments of the community who have had little access to workforce development opportunities. The Foundation has carried on the vital work of the Latin Chamber of Commerce in the community by helping hundreds of unemployed and underemployed people connect with jobs in promising career fields that pay livable wages. Our Purpose The Foundation helps adults and youth with the dignity of a good job, the hope of a brighter future and the support to realize dreams. Latin Chamber Scholarships help over one hundred youth per year access college. Youth Programs help youth complete high school, receive occupational training and gain good employment. Adult Employment Programs help Nevadans receive the skills, training and support to acquire jobs with decent pay, benefits and a good future. The Rafael Rivera Opportunity Center is the new home for this myriad of critical economic development and educational programs targeting the underserved Hispanic community. Media seeking more information about the Grand Opening of the Rafael Rivera Center should call Dr. Rene Cantu Jr., Executive Director at (702) 385-7368.About the Latin Chamber Foundation The Latin Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation is the largest and most successful Hispanic nonprofit in Nevada and is an affiliate of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. The Latin Chamber of Commerce helps small business. The Foundation helps working families on behalf of the Latin Chamber. Together, we have the power to connect Nevada’s Hispanic community to the world and the world to Nevada’s Hispanic community. This program is made possible from funds provided by workforceCONNECTIONS###

The campaign is calling all of our friends, family and volunteers to spend a few hours knocking on doors on Saturday October 27th to help John win this election. We will be going to the houses of supporters and telling them about early voting, and making sure they know where they can vote. It should be a fun morning and will make an incredible difference in this razor-thin district.

We will meet up together in the morning to get trained and receive materials to hand out. Please meet us at the Campaign Field Office at 181 N Arroyo Grande Blvd, Suite 140B in Henderson at 9:30 a.m.

Team Oceguera will provide pizza after the canvass. Please RSVP to Marshall Cohen at marshall@johnoceguera.com or 702-452-4800.

Please Join Trinity Schlottman, Marc Abelman, Cindy Funkhouser, Julie Murray, Derek Washington and Hon. Chris Giunchigliani for an evening reception in support of Nevada Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, Democratic Candidate for Congress (NV-03). The event takes place on Thursday, October 25th at Artice, located at 1025 First Street in Las Vegas from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity for those in the downtown arts and business community to better know John and to have an open dialogue of how we can help this cultural hub of Las Vegas grow and thrive.

Nevada's Third District is one of the most competitive races in the country, come and show your support!

Suggested donation is Exhibitor $250, Art Collector $150 and Professional $75. For more information or to RSVP, contact Brittany Shipp at Brittany@johnoceguera.com or (702) 452-4800 or .

Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and Congresswoman Dina Titus are hosting a women to women phone bank this Tuesday, 10/23 at 5:30 pm. The phone bank will be at the state party headquarters at 1210 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 114.

We all know how important it is for women to turn out in this election because Mitt Romney and Dean Heller have continually voted against women's issues. We all know that if Republicans had their way, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act never would have passed. Please help Shelley and Dina win this election and meet some amazing ladies. If you have any questions, please call (214) 796.4765.

Join actress Eva Longoria in kicking off early vote at UNLV on Tuesday, October 23rd. With so much at stake in this election from education to health care, everyone – especially students-- is ready to have their voices heard. Join UNLV students in voting early and showing that “We Decide” this election. Free food and entertainment.

Mitt Romney AND Paul Ryan are holding a campaign event at the Henderson Pavilion on Tuesday, October 23. This will be their first appearance after the final debate tonight and their first appearance together in Nevada.